Rob Paparozzi

New Jersey-based frontman, singer and harmonica player Rob Paparozzi has been a blues performer since 1967. Rob has worked with a remarkably diverse list of major artists including B.B. King, Dr. John, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, Carole King, Roberta Flack, Culture Club, Cyndi Lauper, Randy Newman, Jimmy McGriff and James Galway. Rob had been touring the world with the “Original Blues Brothers Band,” featuring guitar legend Steve Cropper and special guest Eddie Floyd. Since 2005 to present Rob is the frontman for the Legendary "Blood Sweat and Tears." Rob’s own band The Hudson River Rats works the greater New York/New Jersey area as well as international touring and features Ed Alstrom, John Korba, Chris Eminizer, Bernard Purdie, George Naha and Bailey Gee.

Rob brings a wide range of playing skill sets for both the diatonic and chromatic harmonicas. His session work with a wide array of musicians and musical styles makes this interview both entertaining (lots of stories) and educational (valuable insight). This interview was held in August of 2010.